The Magician (1926): Cast
The Magician is a 1926 drama horror film directed by Rex Ingram, starring Alice Terry as Margaret Dauncey, Iván Petrovich and Paul Wegener. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Rex Ingram
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Magician About?
The premise of The Magician without spoilers.
Margaret Dauncey, a young woman whose spinal injury has been healed by the skilled surgeon Arthur Burdon, finds herself torn between his devoted love and the seductive allure of the charismatic charlatan Oliver Haddo, who claims mystical powers and seeks to claim her soul.
The Magician Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hypnotist
- woman bound and gagged
- male rear nudity
- scantily clad woman
- hypnotized woman
- gargoyle
- latin quarter paris
- sculptor
- crushed by a falling object
- uncle niece relationship
- living with uncle
- surgical theater
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- spinal surgery
- doctor patient privilege
- carousel
- sideshow
- venomous snake
- horned viper
- library
- ancient text
- creating life
- virgin blood
- under someone's complete control
- mind control
- casino
- roulette wheel
- castle on a hill
- notre dame cathedral paris
- pan flute
- blue eyed blonde
- man kisses a woman's hand
- man kisses a woman's neck
- telegram
- sanitarium
- text of letter on screen
- horse drawn carriage
- town car
- winding mountain road
- gothic castle
- maiden
- woman tied to a table
- dark and stormy night
- rescued in the nick of time
- thrown knife
- fistfight
- locked in a cabinet
- spiral staircase
- throwing a chair
- falling into fire
- lovers reunited
The Magician Cast & Characters
Alice Terry leads the cast as Margaret Dauncey, with Iván Petrovich as Dr. Arthur Burdon and Paul Wegener as Oliver Haddo. Directed by Rex Ingram; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rex Ingram
- Alice Terry as Margaret Dauncey
- Iván Petrovich as Dr. Arthur Burdon
- Paul Wegener as Oliver Haddo
- Michael Powell as Man with Balloon at Snake Charming (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Magician
· 7 more- Gerald Fielding Dancing Faun (uncredited)
- Rosita Garcia Young Woman Bitten by Snake (uncredited)
- Firmin Gémier Dr. Porhoët
- Henry Wilson Haddo's Servant
- Gladys Hamer Susie Boyd
- Hubert I. Stowitts Dancing Faun
- Claude Fielding Dancing Faun (uncredited)
Cars in The Magician
12 cars on screen, including the 1924 Citroën 10 HP Taxi and the 1925 Renault 10CV Coupé Taxi.
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1924 Citroën 10 HP Taxi Minor role -
1925 Renault 10CV Coupé Taxi Minor role -
unknown Minor role -
unknown Minor role
The Magician Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Der Dämon” and “O Mágico”.
- Also known as
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- Der Dämon
- O Mágico
- Der Magier
- Sydänverta
- O magos
- Estranho Domínio
- Sihirbaz
- Маг
- 魔术师
- Le Magicien
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The Magician FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Magician, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Magician?
The Magician runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was The Magician released?
The Magician was released on October 24, 1926.
Who directed The Magician?
The Magician was directed by Rex Ingram.
More films by Rex Ingram Who is in the cast of The Magician?
The Magician stars Alice Terry as Margaret Dauncey, Iván Petrovich as Dr. Arthur Burdon and Paul Wegener as Oliver Haddo, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Magician have a post-credit scene?
No. The Magician has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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